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Commanders sign 9-year quarterback veteran after Marcus Mariota injury

The quarterback position has been unpredictable for the Washington Commanders this season. After a strong performance last year, fans were looking forward to seeing Jayden Daniels under center, but a string of injuries has kept him off the field, leaving veteran Marcus Mariota to step in.

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Commanders veteran secures lone bright spot in dark season

ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Commanders haven’t had much go right this season, but not everything has gone wrong. While it is oftentimes the forgotten

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Kliff Kingsbury left the door wide open on the biggest question this offseason that could change everything for the Commanders

The Washington Commanders only have two more games left this year until the nightmare of a season is finally over, and the offseason begins. General manager Adam Peters has a long list of tasks this offseason, from fixing the coaching staff to rebuilding the roster.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders’ Josh Johnson ‘trending toward’ starting Christmas Day amid Marcus Mariota injury

The Washington Commanders were already decimated by injury at the quarterback position when Jayden Daniels went down for the season. And now, even backup Marcus Mariota is hurt.

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Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Commanders' standout player had early Christmas gift stolen after being an NFC Pro Bowl roster snub, but he will be rewarded soon

The Washington Commanders have had a nightmare of a season, filled with injuries and many losses, but there have been some standouts that should be rewarded.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Bobby Wagner News / HBCU on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders star Bobby Wagner to graduate from Howard University

Washington Commanders standout linebacker Bobby Wagner has successfully completed an 18-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Howard University, balancing his demanding NFL career with rigorous academic work.

Washington Commanders News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Commanders’ Kliff Kingsbury drops cryptic response to head coaching question

With the Washington Commanders taking on the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day for a special game, there could be a chance that the coaching staff looks different next season.

Washington Commanders News / A to Z Sports / December 23

The Washington Commanders may have let a late divisional win get in the way of a franchise-changing move in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Washington Commanders are currently 4-11 with two games left in the season, and just on the outside of having a top-5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Even with how bad their record is, the Commanders could still finish outside the top-5 picks in the draft in a wasted season, and only have six draft picks to work with.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 23

Commanders head coach reveals wild emergency quarterback scenario

ASHBURN, Va. – Saturday afternoon in Week 16 of the NFL season, the Washington Commanders entered into battle with the Philadelphia Eagles for the first time since it was announced that quarterback Jayden Daniels would not make another game appearance this season.

Dan Quinn News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Dan Quinn admitted that one young player has his attention, and the roster needed his growth with a critical offseason coming

The Washington Commanders might be 4-11 in a wasted season, but there are still plenty of things to watch for on this roster in the last two games. General manager Adam Peters has a critical offseason ahead where he will disect the roster to its core, and evaluate what moves need to be made.

Washington Commanders News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 23

Commanders' journeyman quarterback prepares for potential full-circle start

ASHBURN, Va. – In the NFL world, there is a hard truth that every player on the Washington Commanders roster understands and accepts: That in order for one man to play, another has to sit.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Commanders claim ex-Titans nose tackle off of waivers

The Washington Commanders fell to 4-11 with Week 16’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. A late touchdown and two-point conversion made the game appear closer than it was as the Eagles clinched the NFC East for the second straight season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

NFL news: Eagles-Commanders brawl results in no suspensions

While Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner may have saved Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley in the teams’ brawl, Dan Quinn hinted the Eagles might pay for a 2-point conversion attempt late in the game.

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Jaylin Lane News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placing WR Jaylin Lane On IR Among Four Roster Moves

Nicki Jhabvala reports the Commanders are placing WR Jaylin Lane and DT Eddie Goldman on injured reserve. Additionally, the Commanders are claiming WR Jamal Agnew off waivers from the Falcons and DT Shy Tuttle off waivers from the Titans.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 22

The Commanders are bringing back a familiar face for Christmas game against Cowboys, which signals bad news for one player

The Washington Commanders fell to 4-11 after a loss at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, but there's no more time to think about it with a short week ahead.

Sam Cosmi News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

Commanders Placed OL Samuel Cosmi On IR

The Washington Commanders are placing OL Samuel Cosmi on injured reserve, the team announced. The move makes room for QB Jeff Driskel to be signed to the roster off the practice squad. Cosmi suffered a concussion in Saturday’s loss to the Eagles. Cosmi, 26, was drafted by the Commanders with the No.

Washington Commanders News / Pro Football Rumors / December 22

Commanders To Explore QB Addition

With Jayden Daniels out of the lineup, Marcus Mariota handled starting duties for the Commanders on Saturday. He was unable to finish the game, however, meaning a short-term QB addition could be coming.

Deebo Samuel News / The SportsRush / December 21

Washington’s Deebo Samuel Can Cash Out $700,000 in Incentives Despite Lackluster Season

The 2025 season was supposed to be a bounce-back year for Deebo Samuel. Or at least that’s what the Washington Commanders hoped for, when they gave the WR a one-year prove-it deal worth up to $20 million ($17 million guaranteed) after acquiring him from the 49ers.

Dan Quinn News / Yardbarker / December 21